St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24

company, the capital stock increased
t. $50, 100000 is a series of new lines
has been laid out to be put in operation
at once. 1t would be too long de-
scription of the car, as 1t may be called.
Suffice to say, it is shaped somewhat
like a fSh; the motive power is cleo
trical. There are ingenious openings
ON the sides and at the front ends, into
which the air is drawn, and, passing
through series of scroll-shaped fun
nels, aids the motive power as well as
ballast, which latter is governed by fans,
or fins, attached to the sides.
Ynot holds his age well. and as an in
ventOr has been a success.
Jack, who was secretary of the In
demnity and Relief association, though
aged, still fingers among us. After the
agitation of the question for four or five
years, he succeeded in organizing the
Commercial Travellers Loan and Realty
association. The first start was capt.
tai stock of 5000 shares of SO each. 1t
proved good venture from the start, and
by good investments, additions to stock,
etc., it is to-day one of the most wealthy
corporations of the town, owning large
blocks and controlling immense loans.
Their first paying Investment was in
Minnehaha property. Jack is not an
active worker now, but his advice is
sought for by the board of directors.
Scottie left the road some years ago.
After the reelection of Tariff Grover
Cleveland upon the reform platform in
1888, and by its successful workings,
two years later ScOttie became the head
of manufacturing concern which To-
Gated at Minnehaha Falls, and since
that time has continued to make the
finest line of WOODEN goods in the world,
far outrivaing Scotch, English and
Irish fabrics. The company has grown
rich, employing over 1900 hands, who are
said to be the best paid in the world.
The company grants half holiday with
full pay on Saturdays. For the benefit
of their help they built large and mag
nificent theater, which is kept open on
Saturday afternoon and evening, free
for their workmen. The Scottie brand
of woolens has no rival.
Mr.. C.. l.. DE Laittre is still with the
house which succeeds George K. Newell
q Co., and looks not bit older than in
1857. Gray hairs are not as yet
perceptible in his auburn locks.
Charlie, as he is known among
the boys, few years since
conceived the idea of supply trains, tax
ing and filling orders on the spot. As
result the house now has eight or ten
fully equipped trains darting hither and
yOn over the country, and it is said
through the popularity of the scheme
they have captured all the desirable
trade. Each tain consists of a engine,
tender. six freight cars and one palace
coach, which is fitted for offices, sleep
ing and living rooms. Each train has
its full complement of help, bOOkkeeprs,
clerks, &c. So that the city buildings
become, more particularly speaking,
depot or warehouse with general offices.
Mr.. De Laittre will retire from active
service next year.
Jim Reynolds, roots and herbs, is now
known as Mr. James Reynolds, prOpri-
etOr of Reynolds remedies, which have
had larger sale and brought more
money to the proprietor than any other
five patent medicines ever put upon the
market. Mr.. Reynolds owns the finest
near the beautiful Minnehaha falls.
Every day his beautiful equipage,
drawn by six coal-blacK horses, may be
seen on the streets.
Cliff Jacob has become controlling
owner in the house of Hubbard, Spen-
Ger, Bartlett IL Co.
J. p. McHugh, who sold goods for
Gordon & Ferguson, by judiciOuS in
veStments in town lots became quite
rich and some twelve years ago retired
to his villa. near Hastings.
James f. Jordon, who went with the
above house Jan. /, 1888. III time
became one of its leading pillars. He
never became president of the L. p. A,
but did become owner of several bust
ness blocks, He died about year ago
leaving an estate of several hundred
thousands.
AS to myself l never had a great lik-
ing for the road. Quitting in 1888, l
fiOated around for a time, but about the
middle of Cleveland's second term,
seeing the occupations of so many old
politicians gone, l conceived the idea of
turning philanthrOpiSt; so set about to
organize a home for old, poor and
played-out politicians. l was quite sue
ceSSful on the start, getting some very
handsome donations and even govern
ment aid in the shape of 100000 dOna-
ton payable III five annual inStallmentS.
This with other aid secured, enabled me
to make a start. The District of Column
bia offered large tract of land, and as
most of those who were to receive bene-
fit therefrom preferred the vicinity of
Washington, that site was chosen, build
ings erected, and for the first three or
four years everything moved off quite
smoothly. A large hall was provided
with senate chamber, congressional
room, ante rooms, etc, and they were
allowed to play at law-making, pass war
measures, tariff and anti-taritf, in fact
deport themselves just as they used to.
/ tell you it was fun to see John, jim,
Sam, Bill, etc, when full scope was
given them. Innumerable were the
schemes being daily introduced, having
for their object the benefit of some old
hummer ward politician. Through one
and another little innovation the funds
were finally frittered away, the build
ings and grounds sold to pay the debts,
and the inmates were sent to their sew
eral homes to live their allotted days
upon or among their old constituents.
Disguised with philanthropy in all its
forms | shall live my remaining
days for myself and family.
This letter would be incomplete
without general word about the trav-
cling men. They have more than quad
rupled. Each succeeding year has
marked improvements in their per-
sonnet until to-day they are cited as the
par excellence of what cons tituteS men.
The GLOBE still keeps up the travelling
mans column, granting the boys one
As rule, they are generally well filled.
The GLOBE has been enlarged to
twenty-fOur page sheet.
Latest telegraphic news from Wash
ingtOn is that the government has this
day bought the buildings owned at one
time by the society which i founded,
and will at once convert them into
store house for the safe keeping of the
old congressional GLOBES. Yours very
truly, ANTE LUCEM.
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